Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
Asia Japan Beloved actress and singer Miho Nakayama, known for having starred in the acclaimed 1995 romantic film "Love Letter," and a string of hit dramas, was found dead in the bathtub of her Tokyo home
America Costa Rica A ransomware cyberattack on Costa Rica's state oil refinery RECOPE forced a switch to manual operations, marking the second major government-targeted cyber incident in the past month
Africa South Sudan UNICEF has launched an urgent appeal for USD 278,2 million to support children in South Sudan in 2025 amid a growing humanitarian crisis
Africa Ghana Dissatisfaction with the country's economic situation is prompting many young people to vote for the first time in today's elections; of 31 million inhabitants, 35% are aged 0-14 and 38% are aged 15-35
Africa Ethiopia A $500 million plan to combat land degradation and improve food security in Ethiopia was approved by the Climate Investment Funds; more than half the country is subject to degradation and 11 million hectares are at risk of desertification
America Chile Congress has approved creating the Ministry of Public Security, set to begin operations by June 1, 2025, to oversee public order, crime prevention, and police forces, marking a milestone in reorganizing the nation's security structure
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre CCCCC, in collaboration with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched a US$3M project to fast-track climate action in the CARICOM area
Asia Malaysia Malaysia’s innovative halal tourism concept is gaining traction globally, attracting Muslim travelers with halal-certified services, prayer facilities, and Muslim-friendly amenities; the initiative also showcases iconic mosques and Islamic landmarks
America Grenada The government has denied claims that the island will be one of the jurisdictions the incoming Donald Trump administration has identified to send deportation flights for its mass deportation programme promised for next year
Europe Finland The Swedish People's Party in Espoo announced the formation of a multicultural committee with the aim of involving immigrants and non-native Finnish or Swedish speakers in local and national politics
Africa Seychelles The official poster for the Beach Soccer World Cup 2025, to be held in Seychelles, has been officially unveiled; the poster design, similar to a postage stamp, evokes the experience of receiving a postcard and represents Seychelles' hospitable nature
Africa Sierra Leone The authorities have launched a nationwide campaign to administer the single-dose Ebola vaccine; in 2014, the Ebola epidemic, the deadliest in history, led to the country losing 7% of its health personnel
Oceania Tonga A 5G network service for the Tonga Communications Corporation was launched by Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku at the TCC headquarters in Fasi-moe-afi, Nuku'alofa